No.1 global DLP projector brand, proudly announces today that its W8000 home theater projector was awarded the prestigious THX HD Display Certification, a professional guarantee of outstanding cinematic performance to rival the finest movie theaters. The W8000 delivers precise Rec. 709 color fidelity and stunning high contrast to accurately reproduce every detail of the original content filmmakers intended for audiences.

“Achieving THX Certification is the pinnacle of our hard work to advance home cinema projection technology,” said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. “It represents world-class endorsement of W8000’s capability to bring a true movie-going experience to the most discerning home theatre connoisseur.”

THX HD Display Certification

As the first BenQ projector ever to be awarded the prestigious and exclusive THX Certification, BenQ engineers pursued over 18 months of rigorous development, comprising 200 THX laboratory tests covering over 500 data points to ensure that it meets Rec. 709 color accuracy, precise gamma, ideal color temperature, enhanced uniformity, and super high native contrast ratio requirements. Originally developed by Lucasfilm engineers to distinguish only best-in-class audio and video systems, THX Certification ensures that certified equipment can accurately deliver content as the director originally intended. The W8000's THX Mode is pre-calibrated by THX engineers to deliver the most accurate out-of-the-box picture quality possible.